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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Allende give to Willie that makes him agree to marry her?

2. After the military coups in Chile, what was reported about Salvador Allende?

3. Michael needs a new license to practice as _________________ in Venezuela.

4. Ernesto has a dream where Paula appears and asks him to ________________.

5. In what country in Europe did Allende, Michael and Paula live?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

As a young girl, Allende loved to escape her world through reading and telling stories and this becomes an important theme throughout the book. Name at least two other themes in the journal entries and cite two examples for each to support your answers.

Essay Topic 2

Allende is a creative woman who lives an unconventional life. Do you think Allende could indulge her idiosyncrasies because her family's lifestyle allowed it? Or would Allende have found some outlet for her quirkiness regardless of her station in life? How much is financial status an issue in living the life that one pleases as opposed to the life one is obligated to live?

Essay Topic 3

Describe the role of family in Allende's life. Explain why family seems to be especially important to Latin people and cultures. Cite three examples in the book that support this position.

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